Lyme Disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, Real-time PCR

Test ID: 

706019

CPT code:

87476

Synonyms:

Borrelia burgdorferi

Clinical Use:

This assay is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease in the United States. It is not intended to be used for testing patients suspected of acquiring Lyme disease outside of the US.

Specimen Type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), whole blood, or synovial fluid

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL

Storage Instructions:

CSF and synovial fluid are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days. Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do not freeze.